Abner Porter 1718–1793
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Abner Porter in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Abner Porter 1718–1793
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Immediate Family
Biography
Abner Porter was born in 1718 in Abington, the child of nicholas porter and bathseba reed. Abner Porter married jane cheesman, and had children including abijah porter, abner porter, bershabe porter, clifford porter, david porter, edward porter, jane porter, matthew porter, ruth porter, william porter. Abner Porter passed away in 1793 in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.
Sources
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1Record North America, Family Histories
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2Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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3Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Abner Porter
This ancestor line traces from Gidea Hall, Romford, Essex, Greater London, England (1504) to Abington (1718) across 6 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Abner Porter (1718–1793) was born in Abington and died in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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Related Records
Abner Porter's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record